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Moores departs England coaching role

After a disappointing 13-month spell, Peter Moores has left his role as England head coach with an Ashes series on the horizon.

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Written ByPeter Hanson

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Peter Moores has left his role as England head coach, a little
over a year after being re-appointed.

The decision was widely expected with Andrew Strauss'
appointment to the newly created director of England cricket
role.

And confirmation of Moores' departure closely followed news of
Strauss taking his job earlier on Saturday, assistant Paul Farbrace
will take charge until a full-time successor is found.

Moores said: "My record in developing players stands for itself
and though we have had some frustrations along the way I am
confident that this team will go on and bring the success the
supporters desperately want to see.

"I knew when I took on the role that this was going to be a
tough period for English cricket and I would need time and support
to get new players through. My frustration is not being given that
time.

"To the players I want to say thanks for your support and
commitment and I will be gutted not to work with every single one
of you going forward. I wish you all the very best for the
future."

Moores returned for a second stint as head coach in April 2014,
but oversaw a disastrous World Cup campaign, in which England were
eliminated at the group stage.

England fared little better on their return to the Test arena,
drawing a three-match series against an under-strength West Indies
side 1-1.

The decision has now been taken by the England and Wales Cricket
Board (ECB) to search for a successor ahead of a busy schedule that
starts with a two-Test series against New Zealand later this
month.

Old rivals Australia then arrive as England look to avenge a 5-0
humbling down under in 2013-14.